You've probably seen the "Eat 5 a Day" slogan urging you to have at least five servings of fruits and vegetables daily. More recent guidelines encourage you to eat even more. These days, women should aim for seven daily servings of fruits and vegetables. Men should have nine servings. Here are some delicious ideas to help you meet these health-bolstering guidelines.
Hot potato! Load a baked potato with your favorite veggie fixings. It's a perfect way to serve two vegetables in one meal.
Get creative with flavor combos. Try apples with fat-free caramel dip. Dunk zucchini sticks in low-fat ranch dressing. Spread celery with peanut butter. Or top zebra tomato slices with some olive oil and grated Parmesan cheese.
Do the salsa. Homemade or off the shelf, salsas bring an unexpected fruit or veggie boost to any meal.
Sandwich in those veggies. Perk up your sandwich by tucking in a few tomato slices and lettuce leaves. For an even bigger fix, layer in sprouts, sliced bell peppers, thinly sliced zucchini, baby spinach leaves, or onion slices.
Make it simple. If cleaning, cutting, chopping, and slicing keep you away from fruits and vegetables, opt for frozen, canned, or dried instead. You can add two servings of vegetables to your daily tally when you enjoy Healthy Choice® Chicken Parmigiana or Chicken Broccoli Alfredo.
Visit the Tips section for more ideas about adding nutritious foods to your day.
